Freeland, Pennsylvania
Freeland is a borough of 3,837 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1876.
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Population3,837
+11.5% since 2019
CountyLuzerne County
Elevation1,943 ft
592 m
Founded1876
Land area0.7 sq mi
ZIP code18224
Nearest airportHazleton Regional Airport (HZL)
6 mi
Why visit Freeland
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Angela Park and Eckley Miners' Village.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Freeland
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About Freeland
Freeland is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was originally called Birbeckville, South Heberton, and Freehold. Freeland is 18 miles (29 km) south of Wilkes-Barre and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Hazleton. It was incorporated as a borough on September 11, 1876.
From the Wikipedia article Freeland, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Angela Park
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Amusement park located along PA Route 309 in Butler Township
Museums and landmarks2
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Eckley Miners' Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historical mining town in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
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Restaurants and cafes2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
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Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Freeland
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Francis E Walter Dam (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
$57,833median household income
$118,000median home value
$939median monthly rent
34.1median age
21.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%of homes are owner-occupied
23.8 minaverage commute
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Luzerne County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hazleton Regional Airport (HZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Beech Mountain Lakes 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Harleigh 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hazleton 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- White Haven 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Mountain Top 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Conyngham 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Ashley 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Nanticoke 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Coaldale 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Wilkes-Barre 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PA 940 wb in Freeland, PA (2), July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martin Square, Freeland, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeland, PA Borough Building, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 940 wb in Freeland, PA (1), July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 940 wb entering Freeland, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ECKLEY HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former St. John of Nepomucene Church, Foster Twp., Luzerne Co., PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Street sb, Foster Township, Luzerne County, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Dusted, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Foster Township, Luzerne County, PA Municipal Building, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Road sb entering Highland, Luzerne County, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Road sb in Highland, Luzerne County, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS043-E-241140 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS062-E-144564 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- PA 940 wb in Drifton, PA, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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